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OKORODUDU REAFFIRMS DESOPADEC’S COMMITMENT TO TACKLING UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN OIL-PRODUCING COMMUNITIES
By Elohor Foghola
The Executive Director of Projects at the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to addressing the underdevelopment of oil-bearing communities in Delta State.
Chief Okorodudu made this statement when he received a delegation from the Community Development Committee (CDC) of Eriemu Field, led by the President-General of Owevwe Community, Mr. Philip Akpovwokoko, at the Commission’s headquarters in Warri.
He emphasized, “Owevwe deserves development as an oil-producing community with a flow station. Eriemu Field is one of the richest oil installations in Africa. It is regrettable that the funds generated from these resources are used to support the country’s 774 local governments.”
Responding to several requests made by the CDC, Okorodudu assured them that their concerns would be looked into. He reiterated, “One of the reasons we fought for derivation, which led to the creation of DESOPADEC, is to address the underdevelopment of oil-bearing communities.”
The Executive Director also requested the prayers of the community to ensure that these requests are fulfilled.
Earlier, Mr. Onome Esakpaide, the Public Relations Officer of the CDC, congratulated Chief Okorodudu on his appointment, describing it as well-deserved due to his vast experience, expertise, and vision for the development of oil-producing communities in Delta State.
Mr. Esakpaide pointed out that Owevwe Community consists of seven sister communities: Owevwe, Opherin, Gana, Otokutu, Saniko, Agbaide, and Ughere. He highlighted that these communities are home to oil wellheads, flow stations, and the largest manifold in West Africa, making them some of the highest oil-producing areas in the state. Despite this, he lamented that the communities lack basic amenities, citing the dilapidated 11-kilometer road connecting Owevwe to Otokutu as a key example.
On behalf of the seven communities, Mr. Akpovwokoko formally presented a list of requests to the Executive Director, which included:
– The construction of an administrative block for Owevwe Secondary School
– Renovation of the Owevwe Community Health Center
– Rehabilitation of Opherin Community Primary School
– Water projects across the seven communities
– Installation of solar-powered streetlights
– Provision of medical equipment for the Gana Community Health Centre
Mr. Akpovwokoko prayed for God’s blessings on Chief Okorodudu as he continues his efforts in promoting the development of oil-producing communities in the state.
The Executive Director of Projects at the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to addressing the underdevelopment of oil-bearing communities in Delta State.
Chief Okorodudu made this statement when he received a delegation from the Community Development Committee (CDC) of Eriemu Field, led by the President-General of Owevwe Community, Mr. Philip Akpovwokoko, at the Commission’s headquarters in Warri.
He emphasized, “Owevwe deserves development as an oil-producing community with a flow station. Eriemu Field is one of the richest oil installations in Africa. It is regrettable that the funds generated from these resources are used to support the country’s 774 local governments.”
Responding to several requests made by the CDC, Okorodudu assured them that their concerns would be looked into. He reiterated, “One of the reasons we fought for derivation, which led to the creation of DESOPADEC, is to address the underdevelopment of oil-bearing communities.”
The Executive Director also requested the prayers of the community to ensure that these requests are fulfilled.
Earlier, Mr. Onome Esakpaide, the Public Relations Officer of the CDC, congratulated Chief Okorodudu on his appointment, describing it as well-deserved due to his vast experience, expertise, and vision for the development of oil-producing communities in Delta State.
Mr. Esakpaide pointed out that Owevwe Community consists of seven sister communities: Owevwe, Opherin, Gana, Otokutu, Saniko, Agbaide, and Ughere. He highlighted that these communities are home to oil wellheads, flow stations, and the largest manifold in West Africa, making them some of the highest oil-producing areas in the state. Despite this, he lamented that the communities lack basic amenities, citing the dilapidated 11-kilometer road connecting Owevwe to Otokutu as a key example.
On behalf of the seven communities, Mr. Akpovwokoko formally presented a list of requests to the Executive Director, which included:
– The construction of an administrative block for Owevwe Secondary School
– Renovation of the Owevwe Community Health Center
– Rehabilitation of Opherin Community Primary School
– Water projects across the seven communities
– Installation of solar-powered streetlights
– Provision of medical equipment for the Gana Community Health Centre
Mr. Akpovwokoko prayed for God’s blessings on Chief Okorodudu as he continues his efforts in promoting the development of oil-producing communities in the state.
